School admissions - children starting Reception/F2 in September 2021

We are holding 2 virtual open days this year for children starting Reception in September 2021. There will take place on Tuesday 10th November 2020 and Thursday 12th November 2020 with virtual tours taking place at 9.30am, 1.30pm and 6pm.

The virtual tour should last around an hour and consist of a presentation from the Headteacher and Foundation Lead, some images and footage of the children at work and a chance for questions. To book please contact the school office on 0118 9265493. 

In year applications

Applications for admission to Highwood Primary School are handled by Wokingham Borough Council.  Whether you wish to apply for a place during the main admission round of if you are looking for a transfer mid-school year, contact the Primary Admissions Team:

• Telephone   0118 974 6000
• Email           schooladmissions@wokingham.gov.uk

Further information, including details of catchment areas and online applications can be found on the Wokingham Borough Council website.

Wokingham Borough Council website

Nursery admissions

The school has its own Nursery and we admit children to our Nursery in the term after they turn 3. We have 52 morning places and 52 afternoon places. Children in the Nursery currently receive either a free entitlement of 15 hours a week or 30 hours for working parents, subject to certain criteria. The school accepts children whose parents wish to access the free 30 hours funding.

Parents can choose any combination of 5 sessions subject to availability i.e. 5 morning sessions or 5 afternoon sessions or 2 full days and 1 half day. If accessing a full day parents will need to pay for their child to be looked after during lunch time at the lunch club on top of payment for lunch. Parents not eligible for the 30 hours funding may also pay for additional sessions subject to availability.  

Nursery sessions run from; 

Morning session	8.45am to 11.45am
Afternoon sessions	12.30pm to 3.30pm
Lunch club	11.45am to 12.30pm

See the below chart for start times and offer dates;

If the child is born between:	They are eligible for a free part-time place in the term following their third birthdays:	Places offered
1 September and 31 December	Spring term	First week of July
1 January and 31 March	Summer term	First week of December
1 April and 31 August	Autumn term	First week of April

Please contact the school on 0118 9265493 to arrange a tour. Application forms can be collected from the school office, sent by post or downloaded below.